CVs - 15 tips on making a shortlist
1: Be clear on what you are selling – what have you achieved, not what you have done!
2: Make sure your CV and letter are error free – errors will lead to the reject pile! Check the spelling, and get someone else to read it through.
3: Include a clear summary or objective – a clear summary of what you an offer and how this supports your job objective
4: Take the focus off you, and move it to the company. You have to sell yourself. Make sure they know how you can help them.
5: Follow reply instructions – if it says to include a hand written letter, do so.
6: Do not be afraid to telephone the recruiter or company to chat about the vacancy.
7: Always get a name for the covering letter. If it’s not in the advert, use your initiative and phone.
8: List skills and experience, gained from hobbies plus languages that appear unrelated to the job, but could end up making the difference.
9: If seeking to change sectors, look for common cultural links between the two work environments, such as comparing the fast moving nature of retail with that of information technology.
10: Display good judgement by selecting the right, relevant information. Make sure the CV and letter are fully focused on the job.
11: Don’t let a mail shot approach, look like it is. Personalise all letters. If you can’t use mail merge, learn!
12: Do not send photocopies.
13: Explain your current role. Do not assume people will know what your responsibilities are.
14: Describe how your work has led to measurable outcomes, benefiting your organisation.
15: Send a follow up letter to reemphasise your enthusiasm.
Taken from my eBook - Create a CV, a step by step guide.
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